Looking for top-ranked, kid-friendly holiday parks in VIC?
We’re featuring an almighty collection of fun-filled BIG4 parks, voted by readers of the popular travel magazine and website, Holiday with Kids, among the best of the best.
BIG4 Beacon Resort, Queenscliff
Ranked: No.1
This much-loved Bellarine Peninsula resort thoroughly deserves its no.1 ranking, dishing up excellent year-round attractions and entertainment for young and old. It’s all set in landscaped native gardens that are within walking distance to the beach and a short drive to the heart of historical Queenscliff and neighbouring Point Lonsdale.
Park highlights
- Heated indoor pool and spa
- Daily CoutaKidz activity program
- Shaded Jumping Pillow
- Indoor adventure playground
- Interactive NEOS 360 interactive electronic playground
- Day spa
- 24/7 fitness studio
- Outdoor gas fireplace
While in the area…a tour of Fort Queenscliff is armed with appeal.
BIG4 Ingenia Holidays Inverloch
Ranked: No.2
A regular award winner, this prized Gippsland holiday park excels at delivering memorable family getaways. Expect outstanding indoor and outdoor entertainment and first-rate accommodation, and all just a stone’s throw from the protected waters of Anderson Inlet.
Park highlights
- Heated indoor splash park
- Indoor pool with toddler end
- Pump track
- Jumping cushion
- Adventure playground
- TV/entertainment room
- Large camp kitchen
- Tennis and basketball courts
While in the area…daytrip to Wilsons Promontory National Park for brilliant beaches and wombat spotting.
BIG4 NRMA Ballarat Holiday Park
Ranked: No.3
Nestled in pretty, shade-filled surrounds within easy reach of the CBD, BIG4 Ballarat Goldfields offers a hassle-free family escape from Melbourne. Ample in-park entertainment is coupled with a solid selection of family-friendly attractions right at your fingertips.
Park highlights
- Solar-heated pool
- Indoor heated swimming-spa
- Playground and adjoining tiny tots playroom
- Recreation and television rooms
- Jumping Pillow
- Tennis and basketball facilities
- Sensory room
- Camp kitchen
While in the area…vibrant Sovereign Hill is only a few hundred metres from the park’s back gate.
BIG4 Bellarine Holiday Park
Ranked: No.4
Located on the beautiful Bellarine Peninsula, this attractive park is a year-round family paradise with a ton of entertainment dotted among spacious surrounds. And it’s all backed by variable, quality accommodation that includes safari tents.
Park highlights
- Indoor heated pool complex
- BMX track
- Movie lounge
- Toddler playroom
- Jumping Pillows
- Adventure playground with flying fox
- Basketball and tennis court
- Gym
While in the area…Bellarine Adventure Golf is just minutes away and takes mini-golf to another level.
Pssst, parents: A short stroll through a paddock that neighbours the park leads directly to a cellar door. You’re welcome.
BIG4 Wye River Holiday Park
Ranked: No.5
BIG Wye River is a perennial family favourite with its top-notch accommodation and facilities set among a magnificent riverside valley and backdropped by picturesque mountains. Better yet, there is a protected beach and a pub and café just metres from the front gate.
Park highlights
- Adventure playground
- Jumping Pillow
- Pedal go-karts
- Games room
- Wildlife
- Canoeing
- Spacious play areas
While in the area…kids will love spotting koalas at neighbouring Kennett River.
BIG4 Taggerty Holiday Park
Ranked: No.6 (equal)
If you crave a family break that enables you to embrace the great outdoors, this is your spot. BIG4 Taggerty boasts an inviting bush setting on the banks of the Acheron River, shadowed by the impressive Cathedral Range. Adventure meets relaxation.
Park highlights
- Large swimming pool with toddler pool
- River fun from fishing to canoeing
- Mini-golf course
- Jumping Pillow
- Basketball and tennis courts/cricket pitch
- Recreation hall
- Playground
- Fire pits for hire, seasonally
- Seasonal outdoor movie theatre
While in the area…in warmer months, you need not venture far to enjoy the aquatic playland that is Acheron River. In cooler months, enjoy snow play at nearby Lake Mountain Alpine Resort.
BIG4 Anglesea Holiday Park
Ranked: No.6 (equal)
With loads to keep kids happy, BIG4 Anglesea is the ideal choice for family holidays along the Great Ocean Road. The quality park is close to the town centre and the beach, and some seriously cool safari tents are among the extensive accommodation range.
Park highlights
- Heated indoor water complex
- Adventure playground
- Jumping Pillow
- Toddler playroom
- Games room
- Giant chess set
- Cinema room
While in the area…because the kids have likely not been spoiled enough (!), get a sugar hit at the Great Ocean Road Chocolaterie & Ice Creamery.
BIG4 Melbourne Holiday Park
Ranked: No.7
This shade-filled park gifts a relaxing ambience that contrasts from its positioning just 9km to Melbourne’s vibrant CBD. Enjoy the best of both worlds; there’s plenty of children’s entertainment in-park and Melbourne’s many attractions are at your doorstep.
Park highlights
- Solar-heated pool area with toddlers’ area
- Heated swimma-spa pool
- Adventure playground
- Recreation room
- Gym
- Games room
- Camp kitchen
- Movie and TV rooms
While in the area…spotted across town, Interaxcity Children's Museum in Malvern is an absolute winner.
BIG4 Swan Hill
Ranked: No.8 (equal)
Enjoy a fun-filled Murray River family holiday with a stay at this feature-packed park. Its pleasant surrounds are mere minutes to the city’s heart, as well as the Mighty Murray. Yet with so much to accommodate kids within the park, there’s every chance they won’t want to leave.
Park highlights
- Solar-heated swimming pool and toddler pool
- Splash park with tipping bucket
- 18-hole mini golf course
- Shaded Jumping Pillow
- Bike track
- Playground
- Games room
- Pedal go-karts for hire
While in the area…the Pioneer Settlement captivates children and adults.
BIG4 Ingenia Holidays Phillip Island
Ranked: No.9
Set among garden-like surrounds and backing on to a beautiful beach, the popular park instantly allows visitors to embrace the island’s relaxed vibe. There’s plenty of activities to hold kids’ interest in-park, and outside of these surrounds awaits a wealth of attractions and amenities for all ages.
Park highlights
- Jumping Pillow
- Playground
- Games room
- Buggy hire
- TV room
- Basketball ring
- Seasonal outdoor cinema
While in the area…action-packed A Maze 'N Things headlines myriad family entertainment.
